First bookhitch author announced.

Anne K. Edwards has been announced as the first author of the bookhitch community book project. The bookhitch project gives everyone the opportunity to write the next chapter of the book, decide the final plot and contribute to educational organizations.

Ms. Edwards will have her name placed next to the first chapter when the book is published. Included is an excerpt from Chapter One:

“A final thud, then silence.
She shivered and looked at the clock on the table beside the bed. Four o'clock
Listening for intruders, she put out a trembling hand to turn on the light. Drawing a shuddery breath, she picked up the telephone that lay beside the clock. The police would know what to do. She had to try twice before successfully dialing the number. The line buzzed hollowly in her ear. Busy!”

The full chapter will be posted live later this month. Entrants will then have three weeks to submit their version of the next chapter and one week to vote thereafter. For more information about the project visit http://www.bookhitch.com/project.aspx, or www.bookhitch.com and sign up for the newsletter to received e-mail updates about the project.